Nation's Foremost Experts on Ford Mustangs of All Eras and Vintage P-51 Mustang Planes will Come Together to Celebrate Shared Passion for Quality Aircraft and Automobiles- POLK CITY, Fla. - Anyone who loves the throaty purr of a Mustang engine or the whirr of an airplane propeller will find their version of heaven on earth at Fantasy of Flight on Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fantasy of Flight, Central Florida's premier aviation attraction and home to the World's Greatest Aircraft CollectionTM will host "Legends Having Fun: Aircraft and Automobile Show 15th Annual Celebration."
Two P51-Ds on the flightline in front of the Fantasy of Flight hangar at Mustangs & Mustangs event
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The largest single day Mustang automobile show on the East Coast and the only event that showcases both the restored P-51 Mustang aircraft and Ford Mustang autos of all eras, ages and styles, the show returns for its 15th Anniversary this year, bigger and better than ever.
Throughout the day, Mustang show cars will compete for first, second and third place trophies, as well as a "People's Choice" award. Meanwhile, rare, restored P-51 fighters will perform live aerial demonstrations. As well as watching the hot rods and fighter planes in action, guests also can take advantage of children's activities, enjoy live entertainment and snap photos with the classic cars and vintage airplanes.
Ford Mustangs show their stuff at Mustangs & Mustangs event. Fantasy of Flight image.
The show is open to all Ford-powered vehicles and registrations are currently being accepted at www.fantasyofflight.com. Each year, approximately 450 Ford vehicles are registered in the show.
"Each year, the atmosphere during Mustangs & Mustangs is electric as people from all over the East Coast convene to share their love of restored airplanes and Mustang cars from yesterday and today," said Kim Long, General Manager, Fantasy of Flight. "We welcome anyone who has an interest in either planes or cars to come out and marvel at these amazing machines and meet some of the foremost experts in their industries."
A portion of the proceeds from car show registration will go to VISTE of Lakeland, Fla., an organization that provides services enabling the elderly to live independently in their own homes. See Details at Fantasy of Flight.